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Museums Β· South West England

Bygones

In or near Kingskerswell.

Modernβ™Ώ Wheelchair accessibleπŸ‘ͺ Family-friendly

Bygones β€” museum in Torbay, England, UK.

Bygones, museums in South West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Torre Β· 2.0 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Bygones is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1987. Wikidata describes it as: "museum in Torbay, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.4817Β°, -3.5217Β°.

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Place summary

Bygones is a museum located in South-West England, specifically in the unparished area of Torbay (postcode TQ1). Established in 1987, it showcases a range of exhibits reflecting modern life and history.

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Coordinates
50.4817, -3.5217
District
Torbay
Parish
Torbay, unparished area
Postcode
TQ1 4PR
Parliamentary constituency
Torbay
Established
1987
Nearest railway station
Torre β€” 2 km
Official site
bygones.co.uk

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bygones?
Bygones is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ1 4PR), in the parish of Torbay, unparished area.
What is Bygones?
Bygones β€” museum in Torbay, England, UK.
How do I get to Bygones?
The nearest railway station is Torre, about 2.0 km away. The nearest town is Kingskerswell. Drivers can use postcode TQ1 4PR.
When was Bygones built?
Built or established in 1987.
How do I get to Bygones?
The nearest railway station is Torre, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ1 4PR.